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Democratic convention live: Hillary Clinton to be formally nominated Hillary Clinton becomes first female major party nominee – Democratic convention live
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12.04am BST
00:04
McAuliffe wraps, and gets solidly perfunctory applause.
12.01am BST
00:01
Now, coming off that immense high, here’s... Virginia govenor Terry McAuliffe.
We have a copy of his prepared remarks. They begin “This is an extraordinary day.” He says that.
He also makes the convention’s first mention of Isis, which the Republicans had decried – the Democrats’ failure to dwell on Isis on day 1.
Delegates are walking out of the arena, going out for a snack break or what have you.
McAuliffe is saying, “you can support this effort by going to hillaryclinton.com.”
It’s as if he’s been recruited not as the speaker who could retain all that energy, but as the speaker who would be willing to speak as everybody took five.
11.58pm BST
23:58
Sanders moves to suspend rules, nominate Clinton
Sanders :
Madam chair, I move that the convention suspend the procedural rules, [not to record the vote], I move that Hillary Clinton be selected as the nominee of the Democratic party.
A few scattered, dying, lonely “Nos!” can be heard as Sanders says this.
The crowd explodes in the biggest cheer yet, of the week. And everybody waves new Hillary Clinton signs they’ve distributed. Even Texas and Utah seem to wave them.
Then Sanders turns and kisses his wife.
Fudge takes the stage:
Senator Sanders has moved in the spirit of unity to suspend the rules and to nominate Hillary Clinton by acclamation as the presidential candidate of the Democratic party.
Is there a second?
Everybody seconds.
Fudge: All those in favor say Aye!
Everbody: AYE
Fudge: No?
[There are some scattered nos but Fudge quickly moves on] and...
Then somebody puts on a Pharrell Williams track, there’s something funny happening with the lights, everyone is waving their signs and suddenly we’re at a Phish show.
11.53pm BST
23:53
Sanders addresses crowd
Vermont Democratic party chair is speaking. “A state that helped fight in the revolution... in the beloved revolution of 2016 thanks to our senator Bernie Sanders (cheers!), a state whose leaders (drowned in cheers because the monitors show Sanders), ... on behalf of the home state of senator Bernie Sanders who has changed the trajectory of this country in a way that will make the lives of working Americans better or generations to come (applause), Vermont casts our votes - 22 votes for our beloved senator Sanders, and 4 for the next president Hillary Clinton. It is now my honor to present our senator, Bernie Sanders.
Here comes Sanders, as soon as the chants die down.
11.50pm BST
23:50
The roll call continues:
Tennessee: The state that ratified the 19th amendment to give women the right to vote. 23 Sanders; 50 Clinton
Texas: LBJ, Ann Richards and the Castro twins. Skinny bearded boyfriend 72 Sanders; 179 Clinton
Utah: The industrious and beautiful beehive state. Adventure’s first stop. The greatest snow on Earth. The #1 state for volunteerism. 29 Sanders; 8 Clinton
Vermont: passes. With an earnest and slightly embarrassed smile.
Virgin Islands: Home of Alexander Hamilton. A unanimous vote for Hillary Clinton. 12 votes.
Virginia: “Where it all began in 1607 in Jamestown. Home to eight presidents, founding fathers and a big naval base. Home to Tim Kaine. 33 Sanders, 75 Clinton
Washington: Here are many coy aphorisms. And: home to 29 tribes. 2 abstentions, 74 votes “for inspiring and transformative” Sanders, and 42 Clinton
West Virginia: Almost heaven. People to call on when natural disaster strikes. 19 Clinton, 18 Sanders
Wisconsin: Hi I’m Tammy Baldwin. Where workers still make things. Home to Bucks, Brewers and Packers, and Russ Feingold. 49 Sanders, 47 Clinton
Wyoming: First state to guarantee women the right to vote and to elect a woman governor. 7 votes for Sanders and 11 Clinton
11.42pm BST
23:42
Just a reminder of those crucial numbers that were emblazoned on all our brains for so many months ...
11.39pm BST
23:39
Clinton passes delegates threshold
Clinton has passed 2,382 delegates needed to claim the nomination.
11.38pm BST
23:38
The roll call continues:
North Carolina: Tarheels and BBQ. Universities and military. We’ll repeal HB2 (transgender bathroom law). 48 Sanders; 70 Clinton
North Dakota: We’ll be brief. 7 Clinton, 14 Sanders
Northern Marianas: We are wearing beautiful flowers on our heads and stand here before you for the first time in our history. 2 Sanders, 9 Clinton
Ohio: Did we mention the Cavaliers won. James Obergefell: “This Ohio boy helped love win last summer... know this: love trumps hate.” 62 Sanders, 98 Clinton
Oklahoma: Greetings. I was born in 1929 only 9 years after women’s suffrage. I never thought I’d live to see this day. I’m honored. 22 Sanders; 20 Clinton
Oregon: Many loud Bernie fans live here, as you can hear. Look there’s Ron Wyden. 34 Clinton; “Oregon, feeling the Bern, casts 38 votes” for Sanders
Pennsylvania: I’m governor Tom Wolf. Welcome to our state. 82 Sanders, 126 Clinton
Puerto Rico: “The only all-Latino delegation at this convention.” Sonia Sotomayor, Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez “and many more.” 23 Sanders 44 Clinton
Rhode Island: Proud home of Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse. CBS, Extra, Hasbro and now GE. The smalles state in the union with one of the biggest hearts. Home of the best restaurants in the country. 13 Sanders, 19 Clinton
South Carolina: Home of the African-American Ellis Island. “From Denmark Vesey... to the Charleston nine.” 13 Sanders, 46 Clinton
South Dakota: Lakota language. Mt Rushmore, George McGovern. 10 Sanders; 15 Clinton.
11.21pm BST11.21pm BST
23:2123:21
The roll call continues:The roll call continues:
Minnesota: Hi, I’m senator Amy Klobuchar. “The state of Prince’s Purple Rain and the birthplace of Tim Kaine.” 47 Sanders; 42 ClintonMinnesota: Hi, I’m senator Amy Klobuchar. “The state of Prince’s Purple Rain and the birthplace of Tim Kaine.” 47 Sanders; 42 Clinton
Mississippi: Home of the blues. BB King, Elvis Presley “and so on.” 33 votes Clinton, 7 SandersMississippi: Home of the blues. BB King, Elvis Presley “and so on.” 33 votes Clinton, 7 Sanders
Missouri: Hi, I’m senator Claire McCaskill. Tim Kaine went to Mizzou. 35 Sanders, and “for the first woman president in the USA”: 49 votes for Clinton.Missouri: Hi, I’m senator Claire McCaskill. Tim Kaine went to Mizzou. 35 Sanders, and “for the first woman president in the USA”: 49 votes for Clinton.
Montana: Home of the only farmer in the senate, Jon Tester. 12 Sanders 14 ClintonMontana: Home of the only farmer in the senate, Jon Tester. 12 Sanders 14 Clinton
Nebraska: Parts of Nebraska will once again go blue in the sea of red. 13 “for the honest, hardworking Hillary Clinton” and 16 for SandersNebraska: Parts of Nebraska will once again go blue in the sea of red. 13 “for the honest, hardworking Hillary Clinton” and 16 for Sanders
Nevada: Silver state. With a population as diverse as the landscape. “With a spirit as wild and free as our mustangs.” 16 Sanders, 20 ClintonNevada: Silver state. With a population as diverse as the landscape. “With a spirit as wild and free as our mustangs.” 16 Sanders, 20 Clinton
New Hampshire: We are going to elect Maggie Hassan to the senate. 16 Sanders 16 ClintonNew Hampshire: We are going to elect Maggie Hassan to the senate. 16 Sanders 16 Clinton
New Jersey: “We are the state that started the revolution and we want to be the state to continue the revolution again.” 45 Sanders 90 ClintonNew Jersey: “We are the state that started the revolution and we want to be the state to continue the revolution again.” 45 Sanders 90 Clinton
NM: Hi I’m Tom Udall, intro’ing first Native American state party chair. “Our state question is red or green. Chile that is.” “& Breaking Bad, the show!” 16 Sanders, 27 ClintonNM: Hi I’m Tom Udall, intro’ing first Native American state party chair. “Our state question is red or green. Chile that is.” “& Breaking Bad, the show!” 16 Sanders, 27 Clinton
NY: Hi I’m Andrew Cuomo. Birthplace of women’s rights at Seneca Falls. The proud home of a former great president & the next president. 108 Sanders, 181 ClintonNY: Hi I’m Andrew Cuomo. Birthplace of women’s rights at Seneca Falls. The proud home of a former great president & the next president. 108 Sanders, 181 Clinton
11.06pm BST11.06pm BST
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The roll call continues:The roll call continues:
Washington DC: We are ready to be the 51st state. Clinton will do this. 5 Sanders, 39 ClintonWashington DC: We are ready to be the 51st state. Clinton will do this. 5 Sanders, 39 Clinton
Florida: The great sunshine state. Blue for Obama, blue for Clinton, get it? 72 Sanders; 163 for “the first woman president,” Hillary Clinton.Florida: The great sunshine state. Blue for Obama, blue for Clinton, get it? 72 Sanders; 163 for “the first woman president,” Hillary Clinton.
Georgia: Home to MLK Jr and Coretta Scott, and John Lewis. And to Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. And here’s John Lewis himself. 29 Sanders, 87 Clinton.Georgia: Home to MLK Jr and Coretta Scott, and John Lewis. And to Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. And here’s John Lewis himself. 29 Sanders, 87 Clinton.
Guam: We have traveled over 8,000 miles and nine time zones to cast our votes. 2 Sanders, 1 abstention, 9 Clinton.Guam: We have traveled over 8,000 miles and nine time zones to cast our votes. 2 Sanders, 1 abstention, 9 Clinton.
Hawaii: Aloha etc. “The prettiest place in the world. The home state of Barack Obama. And 100% clean energy. 19 “for the leader of our revolution which shall continue” Sanders. 15 ClintonHawaii: Aloha etc. “The prettiest place in the world. The home state of Barack Obama. And 100% clean energy. 19 “for the leader of our revolution which shall continue” Sanders. 15 Clinton
Idaho: the gem state, most mountain peaks, deepest gorge in North America, largest undammed river in the USA. 20 votes Sanders; 7 ClintonIdaho: the gem state, most mountain peaks, deepest gorge in North America, largest undammed river in the USA. 20 votes Sanders; 7 Clinton
Illinois: Home of Barack Obama, and Tammy Duckworth is going to win. 74 Sanders. An old Clinton friend: “This one’s for you, Hill.” 98 votes.Illinois: Home of Barack Obama, and Tammy Duckworth is going to win. 74 Sanders. An old Clinton friend: “This one’s for you, Hill.” 98 votes.
Indiana: “On this episode of the Apprentice...their bigotry is uninspired, so Mike Pence and Donald Trump: you are officially fired! 1 abstention, 43 Sanders, 48 ClintonIndiana: “On this episode of the Apprentice...their bigotry is uninspired, so Mike Pence and Donald Trump: you are officially fired! 1 abstention, 43 Sanders, 48 Clinton
Iowa: A state of female firsts. We believe in equal pay and dignity for all workers. “Where it all started.” 21 for Sanders, 30 for ClintonIowa: A state of female firsts. We believe in equal pay and dignity for all workers. “Where it all started.” 21 for Sanders, 30 for Clinton
Kansas: Obama’s mom was born here. A rich history of Democratic activism. Go Jayhawks. Kathleen Sebelius! 23 Sanders, 14 ClintonKansas: Obama’s mom was born here. A rich history of Democratic activism. Go Jayhawks. Kathleen Sebelius! 23 Sanders, 14 Clinton
Kentucky: Bluegrass, Appalachians, Muhammad Ali. Kentucky Derby, and... bourbon. “In Kentucky we know what a winner looks like.” 27 Sanders 33 ClintonKentucky: Bluegrass, Appalachians, Muhammad Ali. Kentucky Derby, and... bourbon. “In Kentucky we know what a winner looks like.” 27 Sanders 33 Clinton
Louisiana: We are ONE! Louisiana. We will not be defined by any national disaster or any act of senseless violence. Love Trumps hate. 14 Sanders 45 ClintonLouisiana: We are ONE! Louisiana. We will not be defined by any national disaster or any act of senseless violence. Love Trumps hate. 14 Sanders 45 Clinton
Maine: rugged independence. Neighbors stand up for their neighbors. Acadia, Longfellow, LL Bean and Steven King. 18 Sanders. 12 ClintonMaine: rugged independence. Neighbors stand up for their neighbors. Acadia, Longfellow, LL Bean and Steven King. 18 Sanders. 12 Clinton
Maryland: Rep. Elijah Cummings does the honors. Thurgood Marshall, Francis Scott Key, Chesapeake Bay, Barbara Mikulski. 36 Sanders, 84 ClintonMaryland: Rep. Elijah Cummings does the honors. Thurgood Marshall, Francis Scott Key, Chesapeake Bay, Barbara Mikulski. 36 Sanders, 84 Clinton
Massachusetts: Columnists dumped tea. We are stronger together. From John Adams to John Kennedy and beyond. 46 Sanders 68 ClintonMassachusetts: Columnists dumped tea. We are stronger together. From John Adams to John Kennedy and beyond. 46 Sanders 68 Clinton
Michigan: Great lakes. We make things and grow things for this country. 66 Sanders; 81 ClintonMichigan: Great lakes. We make things and grow things for this country. 66 Sanders; 81 Clinton
10.45pm BST
22:45
Sander's brother offers tearful tribute
Democrats abroad: Delegates include Larry Sanders, Bernie Sanders’ brother, who now offers a tearful tribute to the presidential candidate.
Larry Sanders says their parents, who died young, would be immensely proud “of their son’s accomplishments.
“They loved him.”
“It is with enormous pride that I cast my vote for Bernie Sanders.”
Larry Sanders is in tears, the crowd erupts, and it’s a moment of pure goodwill, it seems, an outpouring of enthusiasm and fellow-feeling.
They cast 10 votes for Sanders; and 7 votes for “the next great president of the United States, Hillary Clinton.”
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10.40pm BST
22:40
For the roll call vote, a representative of each state delegation stands, says something nice about his/her state, then announces the final delegate allotment. Here they go:
Alabama: home of champions in football, civil rights, voting rights, equal pay. 50 “champion votes” for Clinton. 9 for Sanders.
Rawlings-Blake: “Don’t y’all have one more? I’ll count it as an abstention.”
She’s good on her feet!
Alaska: on the front line of climate change. Diverse native population with 229 tribes. Makes USA an arctic nation. 6 votes Clinton, 14 for “inspiring, progressive” Sanders.
Big applause for Sanders!
American Samoa: Home of America’s cleanest air and most military members per capita. 3 for Sanders and 8 for Clinton (“and if you’d give us more we’d cast those too.”)
Arizona: We have with us a 102-year-old woman who is about to make the crowd go nuts. 34 votes for Sanders and (now centenarian reads): 41 votes for the next president of the United States, HRC!
Arkansas: Where we first learned to believe in a place call Hope. We believe again. 10 for Sanders. 27 for Clinton.
California: the state that defies Trump on climate change, immigration and minimum wage. Sanders: 221; Clinton: 330.
Colorado: Home to Rocky Mountain, Mesa Verde, sand dunes and Gunnison Canyon. 41 Sanders; 46 Clinton; 1 abstention
Connecticut: The Constitution state, “the most aggressive and progressive delegation in the congress.” Home of the pizza and the hamburger. 27 Sanders; 44 Clinton
Delaware: Joe Biden is from here. (They mention it twice.) The state that brought you nylon and Gore-Tex. plus, George Thorogood and the Delaware Destroyers. 9 Sanders; 23 Clinton
10.24pm BST
22:24
Roll call vote begins
Here’s convention secretary Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, mayor of Baltimore, to conduct the roll call.
“Are we ready to make some history?!” she asks.
They are.
10.20pm BST
22:20
DNC Day 2 live video
Here’s a live video stream of the proceedings in the hall:
10.19pm BST
22:19
Lewis says he’s pleased to second the nomination of Hillary Clinton to be president. The crowd seems immensely pleased that he has done so.
I think Hillary might beat Bernie after this Lewis speech.
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10.17pm BST
22:17
Lewis:
We have come too far. We have made too much progress. And we are not going back. WE are all going forward. We must all go to the polls in November, and vote like we never voted before.
The vast majority of the crowd finds these lines, from one of the original Freedom Riders, impossible not to applaud. But Utah, part of Texas, California, some others are resisting. Most of Oregon is on its feet, with a mix of Hillary and Bernie signs.
10.15pm BST
22:15
Clinton nominated to be president
Biggest cheer yet, as Mikulski says, “I proudly nominate Hillary Clinton for president.”
The crowd claps so long they haven’t stopped when the announcer nominates the second, Representative John Lewis of Georgia, civil rights icon, and they cheer even louder. He’s popular!
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10.13pm BST
22:13
Senator Barbara Mikulski of Maryland takes the stage to nominate Clinton. (Remember the wonderful Mikulski-Clinton emails?) She’s greeted with a Bernie! Bernie! chant. But she expertly gestures to New York, which then leads a Hillary! Hillary! cheer which is much louder.
Mikulski notes that she was the first Democratic woman elected to the senate in her own right. “It is with a full heart that I’m here today as we nominate secretary Clinton,” she says. More applause - just sustained applause all around in this peppy opening hour – although Utah is obstinately planted in their chairs.
Barbara Mikulski e-mails are the best Hillary e-mails. "fit n' sparkly." pic.twitter.com/k5Q0AKkU3W
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10.11pm BST
22:11
Vermont delegate Shyla Nelson is up now. “I have never felt the Bern more than I do in this moment,” she says, smiling pleasantly.
She is here to second-second the Sanders nom. “I am so proud of us,” she says:
Together we have worked to take our country back from the millionaires and billionaires... end Citizens United and restore democracy to the people.
As she speaks, two people in the Mississippi stand in their seats with signs – sharpie-on-pillowcase, it looks like – that say “election fraud.”
“I am so proud of Bernie,” Nelson continues. “Our movement continues. Our revolution continues. We will never stop working for a future we believe in.”
“We will never stop fighting for the change we need. And we will never forget the man who leads us. So with pride, gratitude, optimism for the future we all build together I stand before you for the purposes of seconding the nomination for our friend and hero, Senator Bernie Sanders.”
What a lot of applause. And there’s Sanders himself, standing in his box, raising his arm in thanks and appreciation.
Bernie! Bernie! Bernie!
It’s now a full-on pep rally.
Fudge tries to break in.
“We will continue,” she says. “On behalf of secretary Clinton.”
And if you thought the cheers for Bernie were big – well it turns out most people are here to nominate Clinton. It’s a loud house.
10.02pm BST
22:02
Gabbard quotes Gandhi about a small band of determined spirits altering the course of history.
“Because this is a movement fueled by love, it can never be stopped or defeated,” she says.
“I am truly honored to nominate Bernie Sanders for president of the United States,” she concludes. And a fantastic cheer goes up.